District News

WHS Mock Trial Team News

February 26, 2016

Submitted by Christy English

Walton High's Mock Trial students performed well once again!  We were given the unofficial MOST IMPROVED TEAM award this week.  This will become an official award next year - but we were told that HANDS DOWN it goes to Walton High this year.  The judge and jury today were floored at the growth they had as a team from Monday to Thursday.  Finally, Sophomore Ellie Johnson was selected as one of the MOST EFFECTIVE WITNESSES of the days of trial.

 

WHS Academic Team - Third Consecutive Year Undefeated

February 26, 2016

Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School

The WHS academic team finished their season Monday night (Feb. 22), and we would like to recognize them for their accomplishment.  This marks the third consecutive year the team has gone undefeated.  Evan Cowie & Kier Teves will be members of the six-person county team that will compete at the state tournament at Disney in April.

 

WHS team members are:

Evan Cowie

Kier Teves

Seth Mosley

Hayden Clemmons

Jimmy Franklin

Briston Smith

Griffon Murphy

Tori Manning

Tanner Grey

Noah Majors

 

Great job, WHS Academic Team!

Summer Pre-K Registration for 4 Year Olds

February 25, 2016

Registration Date

Location

Time
03/07/16 MSE 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
03/08/16 MHS 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
03/09/16 Paxton School 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
03/10/16 VRB 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
03/11/16 FES 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Interested call:  850-892-1100 Ext. 1320

Click here to download Pre-K registration flyer.

Freeport Midde School NJHS Help Create a Natural Reef

February 23, 2016

Submitted by Chelsea Ellison, Freeport Middle School

On February 20th, the Freeport Middle School National Junior Honor Society helped move approximately 500 bags of oyster shells to spread across over 20 feet of shoreline. Their efforts helped to create a natural reef for our bay, and assists in protecting and preserving the shoreline. Along with using recycled oyster shells, it helps filter the water in the most natural way.

WHS Students Meet the 2nd Quarter 25 Book Challenge

February 22, 2016

Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School

Walton High students that met the requirements for the 25 Book Challenge for the second quarter were rewarded with a trip to a local movie theater and shopping center on February 19.  Congratulations to these 23 students for their hard work, dedication, and achievement toward this year-long goal!

 

FES Staff "Develop GRIT" on Professional Learning Day

February 22, 2016

Submitted by Nancy Currie, Freeport Elementary School

Teachers:

?       explored productive struggle as it relates to higher-cognitive demand tasks.

?      took a closer look at why productive struggle is vital to student’s success in our classrooms.

?      completed a higher-cognitive demand task together.

?      Worked within their grade level to analyze a higher-cognitive demand task that they could incorporate into an upcoming
       math unit.

Paxton Baseball Players Sign with Division 1 Universities

February 19, 2016

Submitted by Heather Stewart, Paxton School

Congratulations to Paxton High School baseball players Grant Stewart, left, and Austin Franklin, right, the first PHS players to sign to play baseball at a division one university!  Stewart will play for Florida State University and Franklin for Samford University.

WDE Learns Mosquito Control

February 19, 2016

Submitted by Pam Leavins, WDE

Students in third grade at West DeFuniak Elementary had the opportunity to hear from North Walton Mosquito Control on the mosquito’s life cycle, types of mosquitos in our area, ways they prevent illness from spreading, and ways to spot areas where mosquitos can lay their eggs.

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